Bus Driver

Job description

Minibus Driver

West Berkshire

£23.99 per hour

22.5 hours per week | Term Time Only

Permanent

A well-regarded secondary school in West Berkshire is seeking a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to join its support staff team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and takes pride in providing a safe, dependable transport service. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting students on designated morning and afternoon routes, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate the school minibus in accordance with all road traffic regulations.

Transport students on scheduled morning and afternoon routes.

Carry out routine vehicle safety checks and report any defects promptly.

Maintain vehicle cleanliness and security.

Monitor student safety and welfare during journeys.

Keep accurate vehicle and passenger records.

Represent the school in a professional and positive manner.

Attend relevant training and development as required.

Working Hours

Typically:

7:00am - 8:30am

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Monday to Friday, term time only

Person Specification

Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement

Excellent awareness of road safety and passenger welfare

Reliable, punctual and professional

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Benefits

Permanent term-time-only position

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

A rewarding role making a difference to students' daily school experience

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory reference checks.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English